Pathologist Assistant

Pathologists' Assistant

Location: Fort Worth, TX
Contract: 13 Weeks – Possible Extension
Shift: Day Shift | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Job Type: Clinical – Allied

Job Summary

The Pathologists' Assistant is a trained allied health professional who provides anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of a pathologist.

The position primarily performs routine gross examination of surgical pathology specimens and assists with autopsies and case conferences, contributing to the overall efficiency of the laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine gross examination of surgical pathology specimens under pathologist supervision.

• Assist with autopsy procedures and preparations.

• Support preparation and coordination of case conferences.

• Follow laboratory procedures and applicable quality and safety standards.

• Work collaboratively with pathologists and laboratory staff to support efficient pathology operations.

Required Education

Option 1:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university.

• Successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program within the last 5 years.

OR

Option 2:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university.

• Minimum 20 semester hours (30 quarter hours) of Biology.

• 3 years of full-time acceptable Pathologists' Assistant experience within the last 10 years, under the supervision of a pathologist certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology.

Required Certification & Licensure

• Pathologists' Assistant (ASCP) certification.

Schedule

• 13-week contract

• Possible extension

• Day Shift: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

• Location: Fort Worth, TX